Stillwater - A lively Fairfax restaurant and bar known for craft cocktails and a signature fried chicken sandwich on Broadway.

Stillwater sits at 23 Broadway in downtown Fairfax, a dark, loud, and delicious cocktail lounge with food to match. Chef Cameron Myers and owner David Ruiz have built a Bay Area following for explosive cocktails, oysters, burgers, and the restaurant's standout fried chicken sandwich with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and aioli on a seed bun - spicy honey optional and highly recommended.

The Space - Fireplace Warmth and Private Dining

The room is low-lit and intentionally designed, with a fireplace, happy hour food, and a private dining room for gatherings. It feels bigger than it looks from the street, with a polished but unfussy Fairfax energy that works for date nights, early family dinners, and late cocktail runs alike.

What To Order

Craft cocktails lead the program, including seasonal pours and a Stillwater margarita built with blanco tequila, mezcal, fresh lime, and agave. On the food side, the fried chicken sandwich is the signature, with burgers, oysters, and rotating seasonal plates rounding out the short but focused menu. Tuesday brings $2 Tomales Bay oysters.

Practical Details

23 Broadway, Fairfax, CA 94930 (415) 524-8478 stillwaterfairfax.com @stillwatermarin

Hours: Tue-Thu 5:00 PM-10:00 PM; Fri-Sat 4:00 PM-12:00 AM; Sun 5:00 PM-9:00 PM. Happy hour: Fri-Sat 4:00 PM-5:30 PM; Sun 8:00 PM-9:00 PM.